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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,300.54, 25,946.82 and 6,770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,300.54, 25,946.82 and 6,770.81 is: 10,154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,300.54 : 25,946.82 = 6,770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,300.54/25,946.82 = 6,770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,300.54x = 25,946.82 × 6,770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,300.54x = 175,680,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,680,988.32/17,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.65

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